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Near no-hitters in Blue Jays history

Blue Jays right-hander Brandon Morrow flirted with history on Sunday, coming within one out of the second no-hitter in franchise history. Here is a look at the 10 closest calls in Toronto franchise history.

Date: Aug. 8, 2010Score: Blue Jays 1, Rays 0

Pitcher: Brandon Morrow

Slipped away when… Even Longoria singled with two outs in the ninth.

Final line: 9 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 17 K, W

Quote: “I was excited. That’s my first complete game, first shutout. Those things combined are more than enough to overcome the missed no-hitter.”– Morrow

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Date: June 24, 2007Score: Blue Jays 5, Rockies 0

Pitcher: Dustin McGowan

Slipped away when… Jeff Baker singled with no outs in the ninth.

Final line: 9 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K, W

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Date: Sept. 27, 1998Score: Blue Jays 2, Tigers 1

Pitcher: Roy Halladay

Slipped away when… Bobby Higginson homered with two outs in the ninth.

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